Nintendo has officially presented its new console, Nintendo Switch 2, unveiling a powerful lineup of exclusive games arriving in physical format. The Japanese company’s focus is on first-party titles, many completely new and designed to take full advantage of the new console’s capabilities.

Key Exclusive Titles Presented:

• Mario Kart World: The new installment of Nintendo’s most popular racing series launches alongside the console. It features open-world tracks and supports local and online multiplayer.

• Donkey Kong Bananza: The iconic ape returns in a 3D platformer with open-world exploration and classic 2D sections, showcasing a more expressive Donkey Kong. Scheduled for release on July 17, 2025.

• Kirby Air Riders: Directed by Masahiro Sakurai, this exclusive Switch 2 racing and action game will arrive in 2025, expanding the beloved Kirby franchise.

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment: Though full details were not revealed during the Direct, a new musou-style entry set in the Zelda universe was confirmed.

• Drag X Drive: A sports game that makes use of the new Joy-Con’s mouse-like sensors exclusive to Switch 2, promising to leverage the system’s enhanced graphics and features.

• The Duskbloods: A collaboration between FromSoftware and Nintendo, this action RPG offers a multiplayer experience set in a Gothic Victorian steampunk world featuring vampires. Exclusive to Switch 2.

All these titles, unless otherwise indicated, will be available on traditional physical cartridges with larger capacity and faster speeds.

Additional Unknown Details Revealed for Switch 2:

• The launch date is confirmed for June 5, 2025.
• The recommended retail price is approximately $450.
• The console features a 7.9-inch 1080p display, improved over the original Switch’s 6.2-inch 720p screen, supporting up to 120fps and HDR.
• Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically and include larger SL and SR buttons. The sticks are bigger and can be used as a mouse controller for compatible games.
• The console includes two USB-C ports and a redesigned dock capable of outputting up to 4K resolution on supported games, with a built-in fan for cooling.
• Storage capacity is greatly increased to 256GB.
• Nintendo continues to support physical editions, emphasizing collectors' value with larger, faster game cartridges.

Nintendo confirms its commitment to strengthening its exclusive game catalog in physical format, marking the start of a new generation for the Switch brand with enhanced hardware and fresh game experiences designed specifically for the platform.